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Deadly Elk and Deer Disease Spreads

By AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 |

Wildlife officials discovered cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, which causes brain degeneration in elk and deer, in Tennessee. This has led to some states taking precautions to avoid disease spread.

Tennessee Law Blocks Localities From Banning Plastic Bags

By AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 |

Gov. Bill Lee signed a law banning local governments from enacting regulations against certain plastic bags and utensils after Nashville and Memphis considered taxes on single-use plastic bags.

Tennessee: Tellico River and Norris Lake

By AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 |

kayaker paddles over a ten foot waterfall

Tellico River Location: The Tellico River is approximately 60 miles from Knoxville and 90 miles from Chattanooga. The river primarily runs through Monroe County near Tellico Plains. How to access: The aptly named River Road provides several access points. All the rapids on this river are within view of the road, which makes it easier…

Laura Dillon

By AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 |

Two kayakers on the water smile for the camera

Through Team River Runner, Laura Dillon shares the experience of kayaking with veterans. “When you’re paddling whitewater, it’s you and your boat, the water you’re on, and the people on the right and left of you,” she says. “The rest of the world ceases to exist.”

Caving Adventures

By AV's Intern Team | April 10, 2019 |

Explore the incredible hidden world that lies beneath the Appalachian Mountains.

Going Caving in Tennessee

By AV's Intern Team | April 8, 2019 |

Worley’s Cave Where: Bluff City, Tenn., in Sullivan County How to access: Worley’s is located on private property, and it is recommended that visitors tour the cave with a third-party outdoor recreation company, such as High Mountain Expeditions, River & Earth Adventures, USA Raft or Wahoo’s Adventures. However, the owner may grant entry permission to…

Community-owned Broadband Expands Rural Opportunities

By Lorelei Goff | April 8, 2019 |

The Southern Connected Communities Project is helping rural communities build locally owned and operated wireless broadband infrastructure.

Takeaways from the TVA quarterly meeting

By Lesley Garrett | February 21, 2019 |

Increased public participation but continued gaps in transparency marked TVA’s recent quarterly meeting, which included a vote to close two of the utility’s coal plants.